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Indigenous RSS Feed from ABC Western Plains2017, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Tue, 01 Aug 2017 18:59:00 +1000Solar might be the answer to crippling power bills in Walgett as energy project gets under wayhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-01/solar-power-offers-solution-to-soaring-power-bills-and-poverty/8764012?source=rss
Power bills are soaring across Australia, but in remote areas with extremes of temperature the cost can be cripplingly high.Tue, 01 Aug 2017 18:59:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201708\4711445.xmlABC Western PlainswesternplainsBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalCommunity and Society:Poverty:AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:Solar EnergyGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllRural:Community Development:AllAustralia:NSW:Walgett 2832Dharriwaa Elders Group, WalgettDharriwaa Elders Group, WalgettABC News: Gavin Coote: ABC News: Gavin Coote-30.0262 148.1145Solar power offers solution to soaring power bills and poverty for Aboriginal residents in remote NSWhttp://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2016/s4711107.htm?source=rss
In the town of Walgett in far north-west NSW temperatures can dip to below zero in winter and climb over 50 degrees Celsius in summer, making it really expensive to heat and cool homes. An Aboriginal elders' group fears that people in poorly insulated and equipped housing are descending further into poverty. Now the big city is offering support for a brighter future.Tue, 01 Aug 2017 18:37:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201708\4711107.xmlABC Western PlainswesternplainsBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:AllRural:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Walgett 2832Solar power offers solution to soaring power bills and poverty for Aboriginal residents in remote NSIn the town of Walgett in far north-west NSW temperatures can dip to below zero in winter and climb over 50 degrees Celsius in summer, making it really expensive to heat and cool homes. An Aboriginal elders' group fears that people in poorly insulated and equipped housing are descending further into poverty. Now the big city is offering support for a brighter future.Melanie Pearce-30.0262 148.1145Work underway to address Aboriginal housing disadvantage in far west NSWhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-28/work-underway-to-address-aboriginal-housing-disadvantage/8752446?source=rss
The peak Indigenous body for far west NSW works on developing a new regional model for social housing in the region, to address what it says is increasing housing disadvantage.Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:52:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201707\4709476.xmlABC Western PlainswesternplainsbrokenhillmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Indigenous Policy:AllAustralia:NSW:Bourke 2840Australia:NSW:Brewarrina 2839Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Cobar 2835Australia:NSW:Collarenebri 2833Australia:NSW:Coonamble 2829Australia:NSW:Dareton 2717Australia:NSW:Enngonia 2840Australia:NSW:Goodooga 2831Australia:NSW:Gulargambone 2828Australia:NSW:Ivanhoe 2878Australia:NSW:Lightning Ridge 2834Australia:NSW:Menindee 2879Australia:NSW:Walgett 2832Australia:NSW:Weilmoringle 2839Australia:NSW:Wilcannia 2836Overcrowding in WilcanniaOvercrowding in WilcanniaABC News: Sofie Wainwright: ABC News: Sofie Wainwright-31.958038 141.465138NAIDOC Week: Blind elder's crusade to reduce diabetes in Indigenous communitieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-06/blind-elder-on-crusade-reduce-indigenous-diabetes/8685092?source=rss
An Aboriginal elder is on a mission to reduce the rate of diabetes in Indigenous communities after she was declared legally blind.Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:50:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201707\4697734.xmlABC Western PlainsnorthcoastwesternplainsmidnorthcoastCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:DiabetesAustralia:NSW:Grafton 2460Australia:NSW:Mudgee 2850Australia:NSW:Taree 2430Bundjalung-Biripi elder Mary HookerBundjalung-Biripi elder Mary HookerABC North Coast: Samantha Turnbull: ABC North Coast: Samantha Turnbull-29.6917 152.9323Murray-Darling: Indigenous leaders call for 'meaningful' consultation over basin planhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-27/aboriginal-people-are-the-ones-who-speak-for-the-river/8653808?source=rss
As a number of people around Australia voice their opinion of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, Aboriginal people say they are the only ones with vested interests in the health and future of the river.Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:03:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201706\4692274.xmlABC Western PlainswesternplainsCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllEnvironment:Rivers:AllEnvironment:Rivers:Murray-Darling BasinAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Bourke 2840Australia:SA:AllDarling River BourkeDarling River BourkeABC News: Laura Brierley Newton: ABC News: Laura Brierley Newton-30.0916 145.9442Concern over speed of NDIS rollout in Indigenous communities, as NSW launches approachhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-20/concern-over-speed-of-ndis-rollout-in-indigenous-communities/8458076?source=rss
A lobby group is calling for a slow down in the launch of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Aboriginal communities, as its rollout looms in remote parts of NSW.Thu, 20 Apr 2017 16:15:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201704\4656256.xmlABC Western PlainsbrokenhillwesternplainsriverinaCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Indigenous Policy:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllAustralia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Disabled parkingDisabled parkingAAP: Dave Hunt: AAP: Dave Hunt-31.958038 141.465138'Entrenched racism' in NSW Police harming young people, Indigenous leader sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-29/entrenched-racism-in-nsw-police-harming-young-people-leader-says/8398122?source=rss
An Indigenous leader criticises the role of police in the far west New South Wales region, saying they are contributing to social disadvantage.Wed, 29 Mar 2017 17:18:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201703\4644782.xmlABC Western PlainsbrokenhillwesternplainsCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Indigenous CultureGovernment and Politics:Indigenous Policy:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Police:AllAustralia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Des JonesDes JonesSupplied: Maari Ma Health: Supplied: Maari Ma Health-31.958038 141.465138Hip hop engages Indigenous teenagers in social changehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-01/hip-hop-engages-indigenous-teenagers-in-social-change/8229232?source=rss
Indigenous teenagers from across Australia use hip hop to bring attention to social issues affecting their communities.Wed, 01 Feb 2017 15:07:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201702\4612638.xmlABC Western PlainswesternplainsnorthcoastfarnorthArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:Hip HopArts and Entertainment:Music:IndigenousCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Indigenous CultureAustralia:NSW:Bourke 2840Australia:NSW:Byron Bay 2481Australia:NSW:Collarenebri 2833Australia:NSW:Walgett 2832Australia:QLD:Thursday Island 4875B-Town Warriors dancersB-Town Warriors dancersSupplied: Desert Pea Media: Supplied: Desert Pea Media-28.6436 153.6109Dubbo students speak about Songlines at NAIDOC debating challengehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-26/dubbo-students-speak-songlines-at-naidoc-debate-challenge/7953590?source=rss
Four Keira High students travelled to Dubbo to compete in the NAIDOC Public Speaking and Debating challenge.Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:59:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201610\4563905.xmlABC Western PlainswesternplainsillawarraCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Indigenous CultureCommunity and Society:Leadership:AllEducation:Schools:Secondary SchoolsAustralia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500Keira High Debating Students and teacherKeira High Debating Students and teacherABC Illawarra: Steven White: ABC Illawarra: Steven White-34.4263 150.8927Smartphone app could replace traditional atrial fibrillation detection in outback Australiahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-25/new-app-set-could-revolutionise-outback-health/7876040?source=rss
The smartphone app replaces a traditional ECG machine to detect atrial fibrillation, which is responsible for one third of all strokes in Australia.Tue, 27 Sep 2016 09:27:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201609\4545306.xmlABC Western PlainswesternplainssydneyCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllHealth:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Brewarrina 2839Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000Daniel Kelly discussing the app with a patientDaniel Kelly discussing the app with a patientABC News: ABC News-33.8631 151.2043Backing Bourke: How a radical new approach is saving young people from a life of crimehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-19/four-corners-bourkes-experiment-in-justice-reinvestment/7855114?source=rss
The New South Wales outback town of Bourke is trialling a new way to cut crime. The early signs are that it's working and there are hopes the town's experience could be a catalyst for fixing other Australian communities.Mon, 19 Sep 2016 14:38:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201609\4541084.xmlABC Western PlainswesternplainsCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime Prevention:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Bourke 2840Peter Mackay gives Taydum Edwards a driving lesson in BourkePeter Mackay gives Taydum Edwards a driving lesson in Bourke: Bourke has the highest rate of domestic assaults in NSWBourke has the highest rate of domestic assaults in NSW, according to BOCSAR NSW.-30.0916 145.9442Talks held for treaty between almost 50 Indigenous nations in the Murray-Darling Basinhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-12/talks-held-for-treaty-between-almost-50-indigenous-nations/7726306?source=rss
Representatives from almost 50 Indigenous nations across the Murray-Darling Basin have begun talks to develop a treaty.Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:17:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201608\4518506.xmlABC Western PlainsbrokenhillwesternplainsnewenglandriverinamilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Indigenous ProtocolsEnvironment:Water Management:AllGovernment and Politics:Indigenous Policy:AllAustralia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500River Murray sunsetLate afternoon view of the River Murray at Paringa in the South Australian Riverland, November 2007Melissa Macgilluser submitted: Melissa Macgill-31.958038 141.465138Closer ties between police and schools credited with lower youth crime rates in Condobolin regionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-04/closer-ties-between-police-and-schools-credited-with-lower-crime/7688838?source=rss
Closer ties between police and schools are being hailed as an important step in tackling systemic issues of youth crime in the Lachlan Local Area Command.Thu, 04 Aug 2016 10:33:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201608\4513369.xmlABC Western PlainscentralwestwesternplainsCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalCommunity and Society:Youth:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Police:AllAustralia:NSW:Condobolin 2877Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Police consult Aboriginal community in CondobolinPolice consult Aboriginal community in CondobolinABC Central West: Gavin Coote: ABC Central West: Gavin Coote-33.0896 147.1439Wailwan country, NSW and Lahore, Pakistanhttp://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/awaye/sara-khan/7546456?source=rss
Actress Sara Khan is an Aboriginal and Pakistani woman who has two places in two continents where she finds belonging.Mon, 25 Jul 2016 10:55:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201607\4491812.xmlABC Western PlainswesternplainsArts and Entertainment:Music:IndigenousCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Indigenous CultureAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Pakistan:All:AllSara KhanSara KhanABC-32.2549 148.6017NAIDOC poster competition winner Lani Balzan shares songlines through paintinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-05/wollongong-artist-wins-national-naidoc-poster-competition/7560790?source=rss
Wollongong artist Lani Balzan wins the 2016 NAIDOC Poster Competition for her beautiful artwork depicting a dreamtime journey across Australia.Tue, 05 Jul 2016 10:39:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201607\4494624.xmlABC Western PlainswesternplainssydneyillawarraCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Indigenous CultureAustralia:NSW:Mudgee 2850Australia:NSW:Penrith 2750Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500Lani Balzan artistLani Balzan artistABC Illawarra: Justin Huntsdale: ABC Illawarra: Justin HuntsdaleLani Balzan Aboriginal ArtistAboriginal artist Lani Balzan reflects on winning the 2016 NAIDOC Poster Competition and her style of art.Justin Huntsdale-34.4263 150.8927Aboriginal suicide prevention group calls for dedicated crisis hotlinehttp://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2016/s4482077.htm?source=rss
An Aboriginal suicide prevention team in western New South Wales is renewing the push for an Indigenous specific crisis hotline. The Central West branch of Lifeline first flagged the proposal for a Dubbo based nationwide call centre to be run by more than 100 Aboriginal employees, three months ago, but there are concerns the idea has been forgotten. Western region suicide prevention group is now using the federal election campaign to put pressure on politicians to follow up the idea.
Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:56:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201606\4482077.xmlABC Western PlainswesternplainsCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllCommunity and Society:Suicide:AllAustralia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Aboriginal suicide prevention group calls for dedicated crisis hotlineAn Aboriginal suicide prevention team in western New South Wales is renewing the push for an Indigenous specific crisis hotline. The Central West branch of Lifeline first flagged the proposal for a Dubbo based nationwide call centre to be run by more than 100 Aboriginal employees, three months ago, but there are concerns the idea has been forgotten. Western region suicide prevention group is now using the federal election campaign to put pressure on politicians to follow up the idea.
Kathleen Ferguson-32.2549 148.6017